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Kia Forte vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $20,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020222022
ModelForteTLXTLX
TrimSX2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,495 $38,900 $53,700
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Sunroof 700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180    
Universal garage door opener 70    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Leather seating surfaces 870    
Sunroof 610    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145    
Universal garage door opener 55    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Options (change) 1,950 500 500
Options (change) 1,680 0 0
Destination 695 1,095 1,095
Total Price $20,140 $40,495 $55,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,240
Model Year201020222022
ModelForteTLXTLX
TrimSX2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4272hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionM6T10T10
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6350, 10710, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/50-18255/35-20
Total Price$20,140$40,495$55,295
Adjustments for Features0-7,645-15,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,140$32,850$40,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,275

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201020222022
ModelForteTLXTLX
TrimSX2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0
Remote app $25$25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Alexa integration $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge $75$75
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Performance meter $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Road sign information $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered door armrests (optional)  $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options  $0
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,895$9,540$17,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,645$15,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-207-300

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20102022
ModelForteTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in113.0 in
Length178.3 in194.6 in
Width69.9 in75.2 in
Height57.5 in56.4 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,710 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft313.5 ft3

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